All the Globetrotters Head towards Goa for Carnival 2018

Lifestyle
Feb 09 2018 03:28 PM
Richa Sharma

It is Needless to say that Goa is the much loved and traveled International destination around the Globe. Many Globetrotters around the globe visit this vivacious and fun loved city every year. Let me tell you that The Goa carnival is one the prominent event which held every year in the city. which is officially titled the Goa Carnival 2018, is celebrated during the month of February every year. Scheduled to take place from February 10th to 13th this year, the four-day festival will take place in different cities of the beach state and promises to keep everyone, right from the locals to the travelers, everyone on their toes.

About The Carnival

The annual carnival in Goa is famous for its vibrant energy and the colorful processions that dominate the streets along with extravagant dance and music performances and masked parades that together represent the joyous nature of Goa and a lot of its Portuguese heritage. There are parades in different parts of the destination wherein one can see entertainers, beautiful floats and those dressed up in fun costumes. Also, short plays are performed that beautifully showcase the Goan culture with fun and fervor. The environment is filled with an all-around merry-making wherein one gets to experience feasting, dancing, singing and everything else that involve celebrations.

Importance and history

The Goa carnival traces its roots back to the Portuguese rulers of the place, who started it back in the 18th century. The carnival festival in Goa actually celebrates the arrival of the spring season, just before the beginning of Lent, which is a 40-day fasting period for Christians before Easter. The celebrations, following its age-old traditions, start from Panjim wherein a character named King Momo arrives and formally instructs everyone to begin the celebrations.

Dates and Venues

Just like every year, Goa Carnival 2018 will take place across different parts of the state and is expected to see travelers coming to experience it from various places in India and the world.